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Friday, May 1, 2020

Three Grand Essentials To Happiness In This Life...

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life 
are something to do, 
something to love, and something to hope for." 
Joseph Addison, 1672 | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
Alan: In my mid-sixties I started singing with a rock and roll band. 

Playing with the band (and now a second band in Mexico) has become the most consistent source of happiness in my life.

Today, while thinking about the widespread happiness children, I was suddenly struck by "the obvious" (which, lamentably, is so often overlooked).

In the main, children are happy because "playing" is their "mission" in life.

As Shakespeare said (albeit in a different context): "The play's the thing."

And in the largest sense, play IS the thing.

Central.

Fundamental.

Indispensable.

If you would be happy, find a way to play as often as you can, and for as long as you can.

Notably, playing with a band has given me "something to do, something to love and something to hope for."

a brain made up of musical notes / neurologic music therapy | Note ...

"19 Miles From Davis" Pitches A New Venue

Music-Making With "Túnel Del Tiempo" And "Cuco" Refujio Benitez In Oaxaca, Mexico

Making Music In Oaxaca With Cuco Refugio Benitez

Pax on both houses: Music-Making Is The Central, Distinctive ...

or, in the broadest sense, to do one's best making harmony.


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